The best Lunch in Johannesburg | Sluurpy updated in May

"I have never allowed myself to experience the level of savagery that was brought out of me because of how amazing my breakfast was. I didn’t know..."

Marion Goldspink

Koi

"I thoroughly enjoy myself every time I go and can't wait to go back for more. The food is fresh and delicious and the combination of flavours and..."

Ellen Dirks

"Very fancy restaurant to visit if you like five star cuisines.Definitely perfect for a dinner date if you really wanna spoil someone. Nice..."

Sean William

"Bite sized deliciousness! A good vibe, restaurant setting is warm and spacious. The service was outstanding and the food did not disappoint. Portions..."

Neeno

"Koi exceeded all our expectations! The setting is absolutely lovely and the staff very friendly and they know the menu well. The dim sum was great,..."

Robyn Louw

"Had Sunday lunch at Koi rosebank.We started off at a huge advantage as we had Brandon as our waiter.Faultless and personalized service from..."

Cdawg Dubya

"Every time I go to KOI - I am very satisfied. From their starters to the desserts, the food is divine. For a first timer - I would suggest having..."

Candice Chirwa

"Absolutely loved coming here for a belated valentine's dinner last Friday night. We got a lovely, cozy corner seat at the back of the restaurant..."

Ruth Simone Gray

"Came here before our movie. I was a bit hesitant about the prices but decided to go through with it anyway #yolo. Wasn't disappointed. The..."

Harriet Bentley

"Went in a very quiet day. I like the setting with the outdoor area. Had a cocktail and sushi which were good. Service was alright. Not much I can say..."

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"Great meal. We had the rock shrimp tempura, spicy edemame beans, seared salmon and pepper seared beef. All incredible. Fortune the waiter was..."

Andrew Burgess

"Had the Seared Salmon which was cooked medium rare. Salmon was succulent and the ginger condiment was infused into the salmon. One of the best..."

Yandisa Nkuna

"Pretty interesting place. Love the sushi and the general menu. The service was pretty good as well. I didn’t quite like the design of the chairs..."

Junior

"Truly the best service and best sushi I've ever had!! I keep coming back every time and I've never been disappointed. The chef combines immaculate..."

Juliett Luck

"I know the rating may seem high. However this well decorated restaurant really made myself and Rhonwyn Adams feel as if we were VIPS. We..."

Jean-Paul Trompetter

"Really enjoyed the decor and ambience. Waiters were very attentive and the food was delicious. The Salmon Firecrackers were exceptional! The mock..."

Tam Loves Food

"Best dim sum!! Love this restaurant, the food is divine and the wine list excellent. Service can be tricky. Most times I've been there it's been on..."

Margeaux Swartz

"We consider this one of our go-to successes - I've never been to Koi and not had a delicious meal. The dim sum and sushi are my favorite pallet..."

Megan Thomas

"Excellent Food, Service and Atmosphere! Food looks appealing, is fresh, tasty and served without delay. Friendly staff are knowledgable and helpful...."

Yummy!

"Had been craving Sushi for about two weeks, and my boyfriend decided to take me out of my mystery by spoiling me with some sushi. Nice thing we were..."

Mamokete Tsholo

"Went out with my nieces to try the sushi out, sushi was amazeballs😋 Had theee friendliest waitress, I'm a sucker for nice people really. Must try..."

Tshidi

"I really like Koi. I've visited the restaurant several times, but tonight I decided to order takeout. I ordered avo maki to start and a green papaya..."

Popsi

"Had great sushi platters here , the sushi was fresh and well presented and the cocktails were quite nice.The service was great but had to wait..."

Emmanuel Anesu Ndhlela

"Last night the fiancé and I came through for our two year anniversary dinner. I'd been wanting to come through to koi for absolutely ages after..."

John Risk Golding

"I tried the Jackie chan cocktail, and it's a great twist on the classic old fashioned. The food was perfectly balanced and was bursting with flavor...."

Tristan Du Toit

"I came here for an early dinner over the weekend, and was actually so disappointed that I hadn't come sooner.All the restaurants at The..."

Jolene

"Enjoyed an uber eats lunch from Koi Rosebank, so can't comment on the decor and service at the actual establishment. I can however..."

Tanya

"Being a sushi lover it wasn't a tough decision when my friend called me and told me about Koi's Unlimited wine and champagne ladies night 🥂 🍷!!..."

Zama Sand

"Drove from Pretoria because Koi in Lynwood is closed, assuming it is moving to Menlyn Maine. Been looking forward to going to Koi for a long time...."

Armand Oosthuizen

"Had a quick snack and cocktails here before a movie. The cocktails were tasty all around. I was also quite surprised on how good the Crisby Ebi was...."

Jacques Wentzel

"Went to Koi for lunch last week. The food was absolutely excellent, but the service was disappointing. The managers were very helpful, but our..."

Nikita

"Great outdoor venue. Food is enjoyable enough. The prawn 🌮 are a a good choice. Sushi is good but not earth shattering. Service is..."

Linda Meyer

"What a great place this is. Love their sushi and dum sum it's so delicious that I cannot get enough of this. I personally enjoy the prawn as well as..."

FoodiewhippedSA

"Koi is a place of note! One thing the ambiance and setting is just amazing. The 3D fish art work displayed, I absolutely love it. Sushi is a must..."

Abdullah Mahamed

"Koi is certainly a perennial favourite if your looking for a balance between fine dining and bistro. The menu appears to have changed since we last..."

Bevan Stephen Smith

"*REVIEW UPDATE*We revisited Koi Rosebank on 23rd December, by invitation of the restaurant's head office following our disappoint with service..."

Clare Appleyard

"This lovely restaurant specializes in modern Asian cuisine. From the dim sum to sushi and miso or Thai soups. Each dish is packed with flavor. For a..."

Azrah Kadwa

"I had my eye on the crispy duck when I visited Koi so I was really disappointed when our waiter came back and told us that they were out of duck,..."

Shannon Van Wyk

"Koi is a stylish and sophisticated Asian inspired sushi, dim sum and fish restaurant in Rosebank's upmarket The Firs. It has been around for a good..."

The SA Food Guru

"I ordered a takeaway recently from Koi in Rosebank through #UberEats. I had ordered the spring rolls and salmon california rolls. The spring rolls..."

Chanel Pillay

"Went to KOI for lunch with colleagues yesterday, I must say I was impressed. I'm not a huge fan of Asian food, but I enjoyed the different flavours...."

Sinegugu Mlangeni

"My dad and I visited Koi a few weeks ago on a Saturday afternoon. They weren't very busy so it was quite and relaxing. The service was also good. The..."

Ashna Dayal

"Okay so the sushi was absolutely amazing hence I totally forgot to take a photo pre the eating part so here is the post eating dish with our lovely..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"The excellent service from staff and manager. What a pleasant experience from sushi to their assistance with vegetarians. Salmon was excellent...."

Suraksha Bhikraj

"When you walk into a restaurant and are greeted with this big smile and the super charming Ronald advised that he'll be looking after us, we knew we..."

Mabelami

"Great Sunday afternoon lunch with friends. Indoor and outdoor areas with good service and vast menu. So vast I actually battled to make my selection...."

Heather Hook

"Great service all the time and the food is promptly served. I am obsessed with the edamame beans with sea salt! The ambiance is better suited for..."

Tey Carter

"It's nice but I prefer the old menu. Now options very limited with this new menu. Still love the seared tuna and date square at the end. Delicious..."

Noni Demetriou

"Koi's seared tuna is simply untouchable with that bed of bok choi and sweet potato crisps. They also make it just right! And once you've finished..."

Linda

"Koi is a good choice for a business lunch. The décor is slick and modern. The menu includes a variety of Asian-inspired dishes. The tempura..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"The duck @koirestaurant_sa is always fun way to create your little bites of happiness. The duck was a little on the dry side but yum...."

Your Taste Buds

"The food here is not bad but quite overpriced. It's a good place for corporate dinners but not the best place for a date. We went here and got a..."

Olivia Coombes

"Koi is perfectly warm and cozy as soon as you walk in. Although pricey, the food is delicious! The dim sum is a must. I also enjoyed the coconut..."

Shannon Correia

"KOI is one of my favourite restaurants ever! The service is always unbelievable. The food is flawless. The dumplings are my personal favourite...."

Tiffany

"Dec 11 dinner: I have been here for office dinners earlier. This time with family. I like the ambience of this place. The interiors are really good...."

Alisha Kamble

"Koi has some really great sushi, but the rest of the dishes are very small portions. The descriptions on the menu sounds amazing, but the actual food..."

FoodloverJHB

"Wow! Awesome awesome awesome! Not one dish was average! What a treat! Celebrated my daughters 18th birthday here and i am so happy we..."

Kevinmaa@telkomsa.net

"Dim sum and sushi.... Let me say nothing more... I'm so glad that good dim sum is making its appearance across Johannesburg. And it's always..."

Daniel Wiggill

"I had a delicious salad, however my order was incorrect as I had ordered another seared tuna salad - not the one I got. Adding to that the Macadamia..."

Simonegeyer22

"Great Evening. We were a party of about 10. The waiters were great and attentive. The mood was a bit dark and noisy however that is to be expected on..."

Ryan Mayer

"Koi offers delicious Asian cuisine in a beautiful restaurant. I'm a huge fan of the Dim sum (especially the prawn and shitake ), the dipping sauce..."

Saltnsas

"I had the Dim Sum platter (the option with 10 pieces because my eyes are bigger than my stomach)The Dim Sum was really good, the only time I..."

Justine Nienaber

"Koi is a lovely Asian treat for those who love sushi, noodles, and seafood. The decor is modern and the service is good. Koi is great if u want to..."

TheVisualFox

"If you enjoy dim sum and Asian fusion, then give Koi a try. They do a good seared tuna steak and decent (somewhat pricier) sushi. The setting is..."

Tracy Morison

"Very spacious and comfy, a fusion restaurant of Chinese Japanese and Western food, waiters were attentive ,ordered a crispy peking duck , Indonesia..."

Kim Chi

"Koi has been my favorite Asian/sushi restaurant for the last three years, and always makes for an excellent setting for any special occasion. Their..."

Sabeeha Kathrada

"I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience at Koi The Firs. The staff are friendly, the manager is super attentive and the food is always..."

Inge Nefdt

"I had visited Koi a few months back and was bitterly disappointed, but was invited back again by Stuart, the operations director and I can happily..."

Megan Palm

"I've heard people rave about Dim Sum before and I've never made time to try it out. Yesterday I just had to find out what the fuss was all about. I..."

Jackie Maholo

"Very tasty and generous dim sum, and the the tastiest piece of fillet steak I have ever had, served with garlic roast potatoes that were to die for,..."

Pierre Fick

"Excellent experience at this branch. After eating the sesame crusted tuna at the Fourways branch, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have it..."

Nicole Olwagen

Nando's

"They revamped the whole place and it now looks good.The service I received was great, and the food was fine.The place is clean.I would..."

Nthabiseng Tshabalala

Pollyanna Fish & Chips

Wangthai Restaurant

"Very good location.. in the Nelson Mandela plaza. Great atmosphere and staff. Food is reasonable and tasty. Service was an A+. Food different....."

Raquel M

"Great food! Open and welcoming atmosphere. Unfortunately as soon as kithchen was closed we felt rushed to leave... waiters switched music off,..."

Ognjen Bozic

"We returned after a few years away and really enjoyed the food. We had the Tom yum goong and the wrap starters. The soup wraps starters did not look..."

Vinny Lutchmana

"Staff is great. They know the menu well & make great recommendations on what's good (best seller). Their virgin cocktails are thee best!! Best in..."

ALIPA

"Cosy and relaxed. Food is good, tasty and well prepared. Staff is helpful and..."

Leonard February

"Fantastic food. Drinks did take some time for a Wednesday evening and service could have been a bit quicker. Overall a great..."

JP Boje

"Very nice place at Mandela square. Great food and atmosphere. I recommend the pork buns & the gin cocktails... really a..."

Marcela Bonomo

"Always have a great time here plus can save cause on entertainer. Dim sum main meals all delicious never had a fail. Lovely inside dining area...."

Sandia Pillay

"Nice atmosphere, better to go on weekdays 8f you don't want to wait. Weekends starting from Friday are fully booked. Everything on the menu is wonder..."

Babatunde Anifowoshe

"Very classy and beautiful restaurant with delicious food and in the heart of Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton. Friendly staff and excellent service..."

John Guy Taylor

"We had a great time and I will go again provided they increase the..."

Ndumza Vaccu

"Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and very well priced for the location. Staff is friendly as..."

Art Viljoen

"Really enjoyed our experienced at WANG Thai. Service was very good and the food was great. Delicious..."

Julie Monast-Nadeau

"We were a group of 10 and visited this place for dinner. While the restaurant was full, they managed to give us a table reasonably quickly. We..."

Shekar Chandrasekaran

Wimpy

"Excellant service and food lovely. Staff very..."

Michael Tuck

"Love the food, was fresh. Service was..."

cornei spies

"Very good service and..."

charlene tuck

"Excellent service. Food quality is the..."

bongani khumalo

"Amon is the best waiter in the shop! Great..."

MASHUDU SADIKI

"Very nice food and place to take your family..."

warren folb

"Excellent service and great food,..."

Hendrik Louw

"One of my favorite places to go too. The staff are always very friendly and ready to welcome you. Our favorite food is the Bar One waffle with Ice..."

Kerry Mackenzie

"Excellent service,good food, good..."

Marietjie McDermott

"Good food and good..."

Phathi Jamela

"excellent service from the friendly staff and wonderful..."

Anetta Sibanda

"Nice experience at this newly renovated Wimpy. Food and service is..."

Bruce Joselyn

News Cafe - Rosebank

81/100 (2280 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had the time of my life, service was beyond my expectations. Our waiter kept checking up on us pitty I forgot his name, can't wait for Friday to..."

Gladys Mashai

"It is a very awesome restaurant with nice aesthetic, pleasant customer service, conducive entertainment, and nicely located. Food served were well..."

Idowu Aruleba

"Really good vibes for groove and a spot on Dj. Aesthetics are really cool..."

Lily Amponsah

"Their ribs were far better than their wings. The vibe was giving soft groove with great music coming from the DJs' sets. It was an enjoyable..."

Thulaganyo Motau

"A great place to be with friendly..."

Kagisho Motloutsi

"If you and your friends are on the hunt for a great Friday night hangout spot, don't hesitate; head to this News Cafe. It's absolutely popping. The..."

Siphiwe Mkhwanazi

"The food is really great, they have a variety of food to choose from. Plus nice drink Menu, every nice cocktails. I'd really recommend the news Cafe..."

Lisa Phoenix

"Nice place to sit outside. Good..."

Patnarin Wongkad

"Love the ambiance, everybody is dancing and singing it’s a very nice vibe and the drinks are good the place was so packed and the music really..."

Sabrina Sawyers

"Tasty food, nice coffee, friendly staff. Easy to find the location. Plenty of choices for food, specifically for breakfast. Does not take much time..."

Taniya Mandal

"Very beautiful looks better than the other Newscafe branches. The staff is so friendly, professional and efficient. They have very good specials for..."

thalente nonzuzo

"Really fun vibe, perfect for sundowners. Great service and good food. Thank you..."

Mbali Mazibuko

"Our waiter was Alice. What an amazing service she gave us. Love the fact that the music wasn’t loud and the food was fresh and delicious. Highly..."

Nana Bomvu

Glenda’s Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Very chic spot with a buzzing ambiance and vibrant energy. Greeted with a huge smile and taken to our table. Service was great, ordered egg Benedict..."

Kgabo Maphoto

"Cheating on my usual Tasha’s weekend brunch with this place...Delicious croque monsieur. Order a Bloody Mary and sit outside in the sun. Cute..."

Chiara Louis

"Lovely atmosphere and really helpful and friendly staff! The Benedicts are great for a nice brunch stop. More outside seating would be ideal, but the..."

Janine Howard

"Really really loved everything! ESPECIALLY the use of paper straws! Yay for Glenda's being eco-friendly! Looking forward to going back..."

Fathima Tar

"Very pretty venue, food is nice I found the menu slightly limited but I am vegetarian, the service is excellent very friendly staff and always ready..."

Ameera Sackoor

"An enchanting ambience: floral murals and gorgeous greens and pinks abound. Lovely sweet treats as well as great breakfasts. In this instance, I was..."

Tasneem Kadwa

"Glendas is as beautiful as the food is delicious! Always a great place for a coffee and slice of cake. The fish cakes are also a..."

Jenny Paterson

"French Romance in the heart of Hyde Park. Whether you need to grab dinner with friends or have a champagne breakfast fit for a Queen, Glenda’s is..."

Kena Molaoa

"Glenda's quirky and warm ambience made for a special evening out. Bright fresh flowers on each table added to the vibe. I found the service..."

Ingrid Chadwick

"Went to this cafe with a friend who raves about Glenda’s generally. Ordered 5 different plates and for the most part everything was really..."

Mbali Msimang

"LOCATION: Hyde Square Shopping Centre, 285 Jan Smuts Ave cnr Jan Smuts Avenue & North Rd, Hyde Park, 2196THERES SOMETHING ABOUT GLENDA:..."

Little Miss Rabbit 🐇

"I came here for brunch and was totally blown away! The pancakes are delicious! I highly recommend. The only negative I can say about my..."

HapaTales

"Overpriced but simple, fresh, aesthetically pleasing and delicious flavours. I went in for a breakfast and had the smashed avo on toast and one of..."

Reema Vather

"We had a friends baby shower here recently, they were very accommodating in terms of our decor/theme. The breakfast was really tasty, something as..."

Shameema Suleman-Omar

"Beautiful happy spot in Dunkeld. Delicious breakfast (bacon roll) and desserts and pastries are divine (made by a pastry chef daily). You can sample..."

Divan Van Der Merwe

"Popped into Glenda's for Tea and Cake on Thursday Afternoon, I must admit that I was impressed with the art detail interiors and layout...."

Zanenkululeko Belot

"I was pretty amped to see Musgrave Gin & more so, the #MusgraveMinis on the bar counter as I arrived. And as I turned around, there was a glass of..."

Lloyd Loots

"I was invited to a wonderful meetup by Danielle.Glendas situated in the beautiful Hyde park area, From the outside you cannot possibly imagine..."

Neeta Raga-D

"As I am sure you know I love discovering new spots and places to try, and have always wanted to check Glenda's out - and the fact that they are now..."

Heather Hook

"I’ve had Glenda’s on my ‘must visit’ list for so long it’s actually ridiculous! The first time this little restaurant in Hyde Park (not..."

Roelia Schoeman

"How beautiful is Glenda's!? Honestly one of the most stunning settings in joburg! Everywhere you look there are special and interesting accents that..."

Michelle

"Sweet and quaint... love the French style setting and decor including the beautiful murals on the walls. A very concise menu and certain items are..."

Margeaux Swartz

"First time eating at Glenda's, had lunch with my daughter. The food was excellent. Had the brinjal curry with amazing thin and tasty roti. My..."

Clive Angel

"I’ve heard a lot about this spot recently from friends. Glenda’s also took part in the autumn edition of restaurant week this year. Passing by on..."

Paula Dow

"It's taken too long for me to go to glendas. A beautiful classy twist on modern chic. Simple yet elegant menu, paired by tasteful decor. The..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Why a lovely spot for a ladies brunch. We decided this Sunday while the boys play golf we would have a champagne brunch at Glenda's. what a lovely..."

Raquel De Canha

"My wife, son and I tried Glenda's today. What a lovely surprise. Lovely decor, atmosphere, friendly staff and good service. The food was nothing..."

Ryan Miller

"For lunch yesterday we had the most delicious Mussles and Frites - The best in town! The Frites were done to perfection. The Mussles were..."

Ariane Rey

"Absolutely delicious! The food, the service, the coffee, the decor, the ambiance, the presentation and attention to detail are all exceptional!..."

Emily Hinton

"Truly the best breakfast in Johannesburg, the quality of every aspect is outstanding! Look no further and don't miss it (esp smoothie..."

James Hinton

"Glenda's is a new restaurant just outside Dunkeld. We tried it as part of our 2017 Joburg Restaurant Week adventure. The venue's setting is very..."

Jarred Michael Bell

"Had the most delicious fish cake!! I was hungry for more after I cleaned my plate. Had a yummy French cocktail as well mmmmm mmmm...Only..."

Zimkita Sidumo

"We went to Glenda's for lunch for Restaurant Week SA. Our waiter Arson was lovely and the decor is very lively and sweet.We started with..."

Paula Baetu

"27.04.2017 I booked lunch at Glenda's for this round of #restaurantweeksa. I have heard many good things about the place and the food, and its..."

The Food Musketeer

"On entering you see a patisserie stand filled with petit fours, choux patteries, cakes, meringues etc. Then you walk through a uniquely quaint pretty..."

Sesh

"I did my research before my first visit and Glenda Lederle has a wealth of experience in the restaurant industry. Glenda’s focus' on..."

Lauras World

"Restaurant week off to a great start! Amazing salt and pepper calamari and a definite to have is the fillet bernaise, the sauce is absolutely to die..."

Ling

"We had breakfast here last Sunday. Beautiful decor but the acoustics aren't great, it wasn't full but quite noisy. Eggs Benedict were delicious but I..."

Robyn Hoffe

"Ladies dinner at Glendas was lovely with Glenda checking in on our party from time to time to check all OK. The decor here is amongst my favourite -..."

Justine Potter

"The chicken and potatoes is to die for! Perfectly crispy roast potatoes and moist chicken with an incredible gravy. I go to Glenda's most weekends..."

Ilyaas A. Mayet

"Glenda's is a beautiful, quaint little restaurant that oozes tranquility. It's lovely for breakfast and dessert. I always have the Eggs in Purgatory..."

Zara Khan

"Popped into Glenda's for cake & coffee. It was a Friday afternoon and I felt like the service could've been a bit better. However, this place has..."

Sharima Bramannan

"Pretty! Pretty! Pretty! This is a place for ladies who lunch. Service was excellent. Someone from the kitchen - was it the eponymous Glenda? came out..."

Jill Nudelman

"Absolutely love this place , it's so preety 👌🏻👌🏻🙌🏾🙌🏾💕💕❤️️❤️️❤️️ the breakfast was amazing..."

Abs

"Such a pretty spot! The decor is absolutely gorgeous. The cakes look delicious. I went for brunch and had the seasonal hash with brisket and a fried..."

Saltnsas

"We went for breakfast there with a group of people the kindly advise as the table was so big there would be a delay. The owner kindly sent over fruit..."

Chantel

"Just went by for drinks, wife had a coffee that was fantastic. And I had a G&T, which came in a cool crystal glass and their gin selection was pretty..."

Michael Morton

"I took full advantage of the 50% off items delivery service and ordered a few items to taste.I've read wonderful things about Glenda's and..."

Eve

"Great spot for a catch up with the girls! Great food , service and venue. Staff are extremely welcoming and everything is all so chic and pretty. ..."

Zaakiyah

"Been to Glenda's a few times now for brunch. The scrambled eggs were creamy and delicious, grapefruit carpaccio was so beautifully presented. The hot..."

Nabila

"Love this little cafe! A quint cafe in the heart of Hyde park that's packed with personality. We visited for my birthday brunch and the management..."

Rizwaana RSR

"Gorgeous setting for a lovely (child-free) brunch! The decor is so feminine and the food was scrummy. Will definitely be back for a breakie without..."

Genna Hansen

"Heard a lot about Glenda's and was very happy when the opportunity for a breakfast presented itself I was excited. I was welcomed nicely to a well..."

Nthabiseng Chaane

"The staff at glendas go out of their to make you feel special. They have a delicious menu and great decor. Can't wait to return and would definitely..."

Seranne Motilal

"Delicious food! Excellent service! Exciting cocktails and amazing ambiance! I would definitely recommend this sweet little place for breakfast and a..."

Rebecca

"Had a lovely breakfast this morning at Glenda's in Dunkeld. Such a cute restaurant with very friendly staff and yummy food! Such an interesting..."

Lisa Van Wyk

"A really quaint little cafe/coffee shop. Conveniently located in Dunkeld. Have been a few times. The service is quite good and their drinks are..."

Tiffany

"Beautiful salt and pepper calamari and that seared salmon, goodness! I only had two starters but other food looked amaze. Such a fresh, airy and..."

Candice Buitendach

"A quick stop before going to the office, got some crossaints and a choc cake to go. It was in the morning and the place was already full. The waiters..."

Tee

"This is more a pastry store for sweet treats and cakes more than anything else. They offer a breakfast menu which somewhat disappoints. The menu is..."

Irfaan

"Quaint and lovely- this place is a wonderful 'high tea' venue. The staff are friendly and the menu is dynamic. Lovely little gem worth the visit...."

Carmen De Jager

The Generator

Wheelchair Accessible

Mid-range

"The food was delicious and we all had good meals. The service was friendly and efficient. It has a bar type atmosphere so as a family with teenagers..."

Bonnie Barnes

"Excellent food! The "make the sandwich" idea is brilliant. The onion rings were a bit doughy and so not that great; and the menus are terrible: the..."

Anna Banana 🌻

"Cute little stop for drinks with mates or an easy lunch. Funky decor, casual dining and friendly staff. Build your own meal type of menu - you get..."

Yajna

"I haven't submitted a review for some time but I feel it necessary to write one today. My brother and I met for a quick lunch... Instead of hitting..."

Dean Gatinho

"Extremely delicious vegan friendly restaurant that clearly marked their vegan items. The service was good, the atmosphere was lovely and the food was..."

Genya Beulah Gluckman

"Quite a vibey restaurant with good service and food. The menu is a build your own meal menu, which is really nice as you can have exactly what you..."

Dana Booth

"So since I haven't been reviewing in a while, I thought I would try and get back into it. My first stop recently was to The Generator. This a great..."

Shivaan Govindasamy

"It's a small spot with interesting decor, a nice bar and great sound. We popped in to bid farewell to a colleague. There was a nice vibe. The food I..."

Heidi Bantam

"Went here for a sisters' dinner and enjoyed it! Very friendly service and cool vibe, even when the restaurant isn't full. We enjoyed the..."

Laura Byrne

"One of my favourite spots in Jo'burg to relax, have a drink and eat some simple but delicious food.Hard to go wrong with a create your own..."

Robert Kirkland

"Great place for a drink and some amazing food. The build it yourself concept leaves so much to the imagination . The industrial look and feel makes..."

Pascale Prinsloo

"This is a great little place in Parkmore with amazing aesthetics, offering a great start to a Friday night of bacchanalia (kidding, I only went there..."

Junior

"I've been here for drinks on a Friday a number of times and always left giggling 🍸👌🏻. It's a great spot for drinks after work and if you..."

Inge Nefdt

"Wow! What a fantastic place in the middle of Sandton! This is what we have been deprived of and now it is here! Awesome selection of drinks fantastic..."

Elena Venzo

"Truly a little gem, tucked away in the heart of Sandton! Superbly well priced and excessively tasty sandwich... Enjoyed a craft beer with the owner..."

Brad Osner

"Have only been here for drinks and seem like a great after work spot. The Gin and Tonic is on of the best I have had. Would love to come back for..."

Anandie

"Great place with awesome decor. Drinks can be on the expensive side. e.g R19 for a sparkling water and R50 for a Dragon Ginger Beer. Great..."

Jonathan Oertli

"Great to have this place in the neighbourhood. 11th street needed something fresh. Service is great. Being able to make your own..."

Leyash Lee-Lee Pillay

"Finally. Please try the burger. Holy greatness. The have been promising the burger menu for a while. Worth the wait. Beef BurgerAvo..."

Foody Doodle

"The Generator is heaven to any bread lover such as myself. I had a delicious toasted panini with feta, rocket, bacon and mustard source - nom, nom,..."

Gugu Zwane

"Was not disappointed by the DIY sandwich I ordered today. Fresh bread and ingredients. I chose the olive panini, bacon, Bree, gherkins, caramalised..."

SalSal

"This is the perfect spot for after work drinks 🍻 I'm not a huge sandwich fan, but their sandwiches are really great 🎉 location is central and..."

Jeandé Elizabeth Lück

"A refreshing addition to the Sandton lunch time scene. Had a number of fantastic sandwiches here and look forward to trying out the solid..."

Nic Rosslee

"Second time I've been here.. There's no other chill places like this in Sandton... I like the concept of a sandwich bar and the menu is..."

Reinhardt Biermann

"Amazing food and music!! The setting is pretty chilled and if you're someone who's interested in presentation, this place does it..."

Layani Khoza

"The Generator Sandwich Bar with their motto: "Handcrafted good times" is an interesting and quirky spot with every kind of sandwich one could imagine..."

Lauras World

"This bar/restaurant is beautifully put together. Firstly the music draws you in, followed by the decor and ambiance. Good vibes all round. ..."

Fran Hedding

"Been waiting to try out this spot for a while. The food was great and there are so many choices to create your own sandwich. I am sure this will..."

Rich Torlage

"Lovely new location next to the tennis courts. Was initially disappointed to not find them in the usual spot thinking this another COVID closure but..."

Tiisetso

"Such a quaint little spot hidden next to the tennis courts. The coffee is really good (4/5) and the chocolate croissants are unreal with proper..."

Joshua Weiss

"The Perfect Cup. The best coffee in Johannesburg. Located at Shop 15, Parkview Centre, 54 Tyrone Ave, Parkview. The Perfect Cup offers breakfast,..."

Rori's Review

"This place was such a pleasant find!! The best creamy mushrooms on toast in Johannesburg. Great coffee with an in-house roastery. Highly recommended,..."

Buyisiwe Shongwe

"A great place for coffee and a croissant or muffin. Tucked away next to the tennis court it's a good find for a quick cuppa. Staff are..."

Elma Wood

"I was treated to breakfast and a sweet treat. What a nice setting and trendy setup. The place looked very inviting and charming. What a good..."

monique husz

"Deftly one of the beautiful art coffee’s I have ever visited… perfect coffee and great..."

Magdalena Smutek

"nice little stop hiding by the tennis courts. the coffee was really nice there. if i'm ever in the areaagain, i'll pop in for another delicious cup...."

wernich wilsenach

"The perfect cup is the best cafe in rsa loved it so much beautifully designed highly recommended for anyone wanting a good..."

JDwarrior22 gaming

"Best coffee in town! This hidden parkview gem provides the most incredible service as well as utterly delicious wholesome homestyle like meals!..."

Susi Koch

Truth Cafe At Apartheid Museum

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Grappino Bistro

81/100 (1306 ratings)

"I live down the road from this restaurant, I only discovered this restaurant a few years ago. The food (most of the time) is exceptional, fast, hot..."

Stacey Taylor

"My favourite family restaurant and has been for many years ❤ I love coming back to see the old staff and the new, as well as to try out more of the..."

Lara Clarkson

"A friend of mine recommended Grappino Bistro recently. My husband and I decided that tonight was the night to try it out. The place was..."

Julia Pyle

"Grapino is a place I've returned to and will continue to return to. The pizzas are delicious and the pastas are great as well. I've tried a variety..."

Yajna

"The food was great especially the pizza, the service was good (waitress was warm and friendly). She informed us of the popular options. The view from..."

Jason Battes

"My favourite favourite at the moment... friendly and efficient service, great food, reasonably priced. Calamari is exceptional as is lasagna,..."

Kerry Haggard

"Food was very good, service was average and a bit slow. Overall a decent experience also the food is very well priced. I will definitely be eating..."

Steph Schwartz

"Only been for take-away Pizza's...Good, Fresh and were hot on pick-up.I note the comments about the owner - not the Customer..."

Bean

"Food was delicious (especially the pizza) and it all came pretty quickly. Service was great- granted they weren't hectic busy but still was..."

Leah Linda Angel

"First impressions matter - unfortunately #KevFabFood's first impression was one of irritation as the manager / owner did not seem to care customers..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"Grappino is a warm, homely little Italian spot a little out of the way near Melrose. We found this spot and loved it the first time we went so of..."

Megan Fisher

"Tasty Italian food at a reasonable price in a warm and friendly atmosphere! My fiancé and I had our first date there almost 2 years ago and I don't..."

Jonathan Quirk

"Since the new owners took over, it's amazing. I refused to come for 6 years as it was awful. But happy to say it's as good as it was 20 years ago!!!..."

Laura Broccardo

"There is always such a great vibe when I come here. I'm a big fan of their vegetarian pizza but their chicken limone is also fantastic...."

El Broide

"I've been here a few times and it's not my favourite Italian food in Joburg but it's still good. I like the set up and it's nicest to sit upstairs on..."

Jaynisha Patel

"Visted after having not been for over two years. New owners, new menu and upgraded decor. Food was outstanding - pastas and starters. Service was..."

Adila.hargey

"We were a large group, 12 plus an infant. We were seated upstairs on the balcony, just where we had requested to be seated.I always feel..."

Diviesh Patel

"Great place for casual, inexpensive dining. It's not fine dining by any stretch but if you're looking for a relaxed dinner that feels like home with..."

Danielle Botha

"Been coming to this restaurant for years and years, usually we get delivery which is always quick and convenient. The restaurant is well decorated..."

Sarah Krawitz

"Best kept secret- little Italian bistro in our area. The staff are awesome, attentive and engaging. We've been going there for years. It's easy,..."

Candice-Lee Gow Morgan

"When I looked up this restaurant on Zomato it had very mixed reviews so I didn't know what to expect. I was very pleasantly surprised. We all (5 of..."

Michelle Levy

"This is a hidden gem of a restaurant. Its unassuming exterior really lowers your expectations but once you get stuck in to you food you are..."

Epicurean Republic

"One of the best pizzas i have had in Johannesburg. And on a Sunday night the service is as good as any other. I would highly recommend ot and the..."

Lood Du Plessis

"I have recently moved to the area and am THRILLED to have found this little gem! The spinach and feta Focaccia (for R40!!) is to die for and service..."

Sam Divett

"Absolutely superb..."

David Tullis

"This review is only based on the melezane and lasagne. Being vegetarian or not these are probably one of the better prepared versions of these meals..."

Gary Greenberg

"Fantastic! Chicken limone is a dish to rave about but not to out done by the other dishes, such as the Carpaccio for those with an acquired taste or..."

Precious Madikwe

"We have visited a number of times recently and the Seafood Linguine is currently my favourite dish anywhere!..."

Wenchy

"Food was really delicious, tasty.. it’s just one of my order was a bit burnt..."

Natali

"The food the service was absolutely spot on.Thanks Melody keep it..."

Donovan Pearson

"Such a beautiful restaurant, I have been wanting to eat here for such a long time. I was not disappointed. The feeling of the restaurant is amazing..."

Nicki Capazorio

"Beautiful place to be. Nice atmosphere. Great food. Friendly..."

Yeal M

"Had a really great time, and enjoyed some awesome Italian..."

Jayden Gelman

"Very happy about the food & portion. Great atmosphere & will definitely come..."

Kelly Davidson

"Great little bistro with some of the beat pizza in..."

Andrew Murray

"Great restaurant, great food, great service. Just no wheelchair friendly..."

Bobby Barua

"Fantastic family restaurant. Hearty delicious food, best pizzas anywhere. Affordable and..."

Andrew Murdoch

"Authentic Italian cuisine. Exceptional quality. Fantastic service...."

Kevin Grinker

"Still one of the best pizzas in town. They been going strong for such a long time and consistently serve great..."

Carol Zeederberg

"Had another amazing evening at Grappino last night.... food was as good as always and the service friendly and effecient ..we had a table of 10 with..."

Marc Ongers

"Celebrated my daughter in laws birthday surrounded by family good food and a bottle or two of Syrah. Thank You for a wonderful..."

Maria D. King

Ocean Basket

Wheelchair Accessible

"The service from the minute you walked in was good. The waiter could have been a little more visible but the food was great. The menu has changed..."

Chris Heunis

"Our second visit to ocean basket in Johannesburg the food was excellent the service great. We are on holiday from Newcastle in England and only wish..."

Elaine Tully

"The food was great the service was excellent it was a 100%improvement from the last time I was there,thanks I enjoy it this..."

Johan van der Merwe

"Great service from Nwabisa, yummy food,keep up th..."

Tinashe Gumbo

"Had a craving. Calamari. Our waitress was amazing and understood the assignment. Everything came at once as it was ready as I was starving!!!! Yoh...."

Amanda Manyatshe

"Great place to get your seafood fix! Big on variety as well as the food portions. Reasonably priced and the seafood is fresh! Clean and comfortable..."

Wendy Quek

"Good seafood options, but not too many for vegetarians; haloomi cheese and salad was good. People running and serving ate great. Good..."

Aiena Mehta

"Had a sushi lunch with some friends and our waiter was really friendly and attended to us even though we waited quite a while for the food to arrive...."

Vanessa Banda

"This place is a paradise for fish lovers! My favourite dish is definitely a big portion of salmon with fried calamaris and prawns. The prices are..."

Марина Евгеньевна Блинова

"New location, very comfortable, excellent decor, bright and upmarket good service, food tasty, management and staff friendly and accommodating..."

J Parker

"Had a great experience at Ocean Basket Rosebank on a busy Saturday evening. The waiter was attentive and portion sizes were very good. This branch..."

Ameera S

"Loved it so much went back to back nights, the prawns are everything! It is not fancy but it's..."

DJ

"The food was good. In full transparency,I don't really like seafood, but the Fried Calamari and Famous Fish and Chips was great. The service was..."

Denise Kale

"Cynthia was an awesome waiter. Great food, great..."

kailen pillay

"Always great service. Food always yummy. Nice to sit outside and soak up the..."

Malcolm Davies

"Hubby and I waited for 10 minutes without being offered menus or a drink. Hubby complained to the waiter who ensured that we were well looked after..."

Anura David

"pleasantly surprised at how quick the platter was cooked. It also tasted really great. Their Mojito is reallly great as well. Highly recommend if you..."

Nokuhle Biyela

Fratelli Restaurant (ferndale)

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"Amazing service, friendly staff, professional, BEST CALAMARI!!!! Huge plate of food, been there 7 times in the last 6 months and will be back many..."

Tiffany Ziervogel Todd

"I enjoy the constant good service here. Their variety of food is good and their standards very acceptable. Relying on repeat business, this community..."

Julian Meyer

"I would have given 5 stars, as the service and food was great. But no Peroni, and no LavAzza coffee. If they used Mastertons balducci coffee, I might..."

James Floyd

"Fratelli's delivers on their food and service. Although it was a very busy Friday night we were well taken care of by our waiter. Our table ordered ..."

Chiv

"Very nice experience. We ordered two mains, a bottle of red and finished it off with some chocolate brownies and ice cream all for R200 per person. ..."

Geoff Bezuidenhout

"Your typical local Italian joint with friendly, attentive service and consistently good food. Add to this they have a good weekday takeaway..."

Jed Ashton Mowat

"10/6/17 Very pleased to have found Fratelli. The pizza and pasta portions were bigger than expected and delicious at that. The waiter, Cliff, made..."

Mieke Oelofsen

"Rob and Mandy are great hosts and the service from all the staff is outstanding. Food is always good hearty food with generous portions. Highly..."

Markedwards21287

"great spot with decent food...pretty chilled & also has great service and the staff is very friendly...always enjoy the place when i pass by..."

Mzoxolo Jakavula

"This place has the most amazing service, good food and a great vibe! But the service is unbelievable. We have been coming here for 3 years as we live..."

Melanie Fern Smit

"Excellent weekday spot! We use it as our local "we don't feel like cooking but we want delicious food" spot. Pizza and pasta every week day for only..."

Theresa Van Rooyen

"Always wondered about Fratelli and now I finally tried it, twice. Their pizza is absolutely fabulous, toppings are fresh and lavishly added and the..."

Kat :)

"I really enjoy Italian food and Fratelli is my favourite place for pastas. I have been to many Italian restaurants, usually more high-end, however..."

Shikara Ramdas

"A wonderful, relaxed and friendly ambiance. I absolutely love eating at Fratelli’s especially lunch time as it is not as busy as the evenings. ..."

Melissa Matthews

"I've been to Fratellis a few times now and have never had a bad moment. The welcome is always warm and the service very friendly and efficient. Often..."

Geoff Simmons

"Fratelli is a decent Italian spot in Ferndale. We often stop by on a Thursday evening after work to make the most of their mid week pizza and pasta..."

Rhian Doc

"After a misstep in wanting to have dinner at LBV Bistro which unfortunately was closed, Fratelli was "Plan B".The restaurant was quite..."

Simon Lee

"We often order take away pasta from here and the portions are absolutely massive! Delicious although some dishes could use a little refinement. Have..."

Nicole Olwagen

"I have been to this place a couple of times, at least once a month. This place is awesome. The ambience is amazing and the food has never let me..."

Bupe Nicholas Shinondo

"Seratonin fix with good value! Two pastas, a salad and a bottle of wine all under R300! Not bad at all for a mid-week impromptu date night! The staff..."

Ola Wilczynski

"Great food, great atmosphere, excellent management that is attentive to detail. Friendly waiters. A place that is definitely good value for..."

Lauren Keeve

"A bit of a random location but the food is always excellent and the service great. The fact that this restaurant is always busy, even during a..."

Nicole

"Great great great restaurant...warm ambience and service with a smile...enjoyed the food and the whole experience. Quick and efficient service...."

Pitso Kortjaas

"Always feel welcome and at home. Food excellent and good value. Our go to restaurant for all family occasions. ..."

Caron Du Plessis

"Typical sports bar, but a good place if you're hungry 😁 food is good, and they make pizza's gluten free (on request). TVs on every corner, but..."

Karin Victor

"Good selection of food, good quality, wine selection reasonable with good friendly service. This is a family restaurant with a pleasant vibe that is..."

Big Al

"An old favorite and I will totally be giving both our ages away if I mention years, but food and service is always good. I don't eat Italian often,..."

Jodene Shaer

"This is a bit of a hidden gem to my mind, although I suspect it's much busier in the evenings. We tend to pop in during the day for a light..."

Chris Hartman

"Good food and excellent service. The management is so good and friendly keeps us coming back and really works well for a family meal. Good wine at..."

Glen Mollink

"For what is one of my favourite pizza spots in Jozi, I'm rather perplexed as to why I didn't know that this place even existed! Then again, I've..."

Shahil Juggernath

"Food is always great, the host is extremely professional. The waiters are all a delight and the food just gets better every..."

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